Combination vanity case

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in toilet articles and in particular to a novel vanity case for the ladies. The combination vanity case possesses a number of utilities which may be conveniently carried and used and furnish all the usual requisites that may be required. The vanity case has a cosmetic compartment and a separate lipstick compartment. The cosmetic compartment consists of a tapered plastic tray containing powder puff or pad, and alternatively eyeshadow-and rouge cakes, and has two coiled springs mounted to its bottom to provide the uplift force for opening the lid of the vanity case, when released by a rotary catch. The lipstick is housed separately in a tubular container within the vanity case. The rotary catch in combination with camming grooves moves the lipstick simultaneously to a projected position at the side of the case and permit its complete withdrawal for use. Thus not only is the cosmetic stick completely protected, but the holder in which it is housed is quite inconspicuous. The general shape and compactness of the vanity case allows the holder the use of the mirror which is mounted on the inside of the lid. When the case is closed, it presents the novel attractive appearance of a tapered book. The vanity case shall be made of plastic materials and all parts are compactly arranged, so that the article will present a neat and attractive appearance and will occupy a minimum of space in a purse or handbag.

United States Patent [1 1 Ross 1 1 May 7, 1974 COMBINATION VANITY CASE Andrew Ross, P.O. Box 2626 Station, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [22] Filed: Aug. 31, 1971 [21] Appl. No.: 176,557

[76] Inventor:

[52] US. Cl 132/82 R [51] Int. Cl A4Sd 33/00 [58] Field of Searchl32/82 R, 83 R, 70, 83 A-83 1-1,

132/82 A-82 H, 82 J; 206/45.l5, 82, 83, 38

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,013,197 9/1935 Zipper 132/83 R 2,228,845 H1941 Picinich 132/83 R 1,831,600 11/1931 Kantor 132/83 R 2,466,783

4/1949 Sarff 132/83 R Primary Examiner-Louis G. Mancene Assistant Examiner-Gregory E. MCNeill Attorney, Agent, or Firm--Dennis O. Kraft; Herbert l. Cantor [57] ABSTRACT This invention relates to new and useful improvements in toilet articles and in particular to a novel vanity case for the ladies. The combination vanity case pos- Within the vanity case. The combination with camming grooves moves the lipstick sesses a number of utilities which may be conveniently carried and used and furnish all the usual requisites that may be required. 1

The vanity case has a cosmetic compartment and a separate lipstick compartment. The cosmetic compartment consists of a tapered plastictray containing powder puff or pad, and alternatively eyeshadow-and rouge cakes, and has two coiled springs mounted to its bottom to provide the uplift force for opening the lid of the vanity case, when released by a rotary catch.

The lipstick is housed separately in atubular container rotary catch in simultaneously to. a projected position at the side of the case and permit its complete withdrawal for use.

n Thus not only is the cosmetic stick completely protected, but the holder in which it is housed is quite inconspicuous. The general shape and compactness of the vanity case allows the holder the use of the mirror which is mounted on the inside of the lid. When the case is closed, it presents the novel attractive appearance of a tapered book.

The vanity case shall be made of plastic materials and all parts are compactly arranged, so that the article will present a neat and attractive appearance and will ,occupy a minimum of space in a purse or handbag.

5 Claims, 9 Drawing Figures 1 COMBINATION VANITY CASE This invention relates to new and useful improvements in toilet articles and in particular to a novel vanity case for the ladies.

The object of the invention is to provide a combination vanity structure possessing a number of utilities and one which may be conveniently carried and used and furnish all the usual requisites that may be required.

The vanity case has a main'compartment containing the powder puff or pad. The general shape and compactness allows the holder the use of the mirror which is mounted on-the inside of the lid. When the case is closed, it presentsthe novel and attractive appearance of a tapered book, the lipstick being entirely contained within the tubular chamber at the opposite side of the hinge. Thus, not only is the cosmetic stick completely protected, but the holder in which it is contained is quite inconspicuous. However, when opening the lid, the lipstick is caused to emerge and permit its complete lateral withdrawal for use. It is further an object of my invention to provide a vanity case of the above character, most of the parts of which are of relative simple construction and compactly arranged, so that the article will present a neat and attractive appearance and will occupy a minimum of space in a purse or hand bag.

For reasons of economy plastic materials are contemplated throughout.

Other objects and advantages will become readily apparent from a reference to the following specifications taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:

FIG. 1 is a side view of the vanity case with the circular coverplate removed and exposing the spring device in the cylindrical chamber.

FIG. 1A shows a partial section through FIG. 1 showing the spring device.

FIG. 1B is a partial side view showing the cylindrical chamber exposed without the lipstick.

FIG. 2 is the top view of the vanity case with the lid closed.

FIG. 3 is the top view, the lid of the case in open position.

FIG. 4 is the top view of an alternate structure embodying the invention, the lid of-the case in open position.

FIG. 5 is the cross section through the case taken through line A-A of FIG. 3, also showing the assembly of the powder compartment.

FIG. 6 shows the cylindrical casing which contains the lipstick and its container within the vanity case.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the vanity structure showing the assembly of the tubular casing within its structure.

The vanity case shown on FIGS. 1 7 consists of the following elements:

The base portion 1 which is approx. rectangular shaped with cylindrical shaped ends, which is covered by a rectangular lid 2 and contains a mirror 3 on its inner side held by a marginal flange 4.

The side portions 5 have the shape of a wedge tapered down towards the hinge end of the case and are aligned to receive a hinge pintle 6. The cosmetic compartment 7 consists of a tapered plastic tray 8 containing the powder and/or eye shadows and rouge cakes, covered with a thin mesh like fabric 9 in a marginal plastic frame 10 through which powder passes and can be taken up by means of a pad.

The tray 8 has at its bottom two coiled springs 11 attached which holds the tray in its position. (FIG. 2 and 5).

When the lid of the vanity case is closed, the tray frame 8 with its two suitable coiled springs FIG. 3 exerts an uplift force against the bottom of the marginal frame flange 4 next to the hinge pintle 6 and the lid 2 is forced open when the rotary catch 12 is pressed down FIG. 5.

It is also a feature that the plastic tray 8 with its components 9and 10 respectively is replaceable and can be refilled.

The vanity case can also be made curved as shown in FIG. 4,-hereby retaining the wedge shaped outline and cross section of the base portion 1.

The lipstick is housed in a tubular casing 13 extending transversely of the vanity case and is completely separated from the powder compartment. The tubular casing 13 contains the metal tube 14 open at one end and having a slot 15 in one side wall thereof to receive the fingerpiece or stud 16 of a slidable member 17 arranged within said tube and in which one end of the lipstick 18 is fitted.

The tubular casing 13 is suitably notched at 19 FIG. 6 to receive the fingerpiece or stud 16 when the lipstick tube 14 is inserted within the tubular member 13 and frictionally held in place.

The tubular member 13, of which the rotary catch is an integral part, is positioned between-the cylindrical shaped ends 21 of the base portion 1 FIG. 7 and the rotary catch comes to rest in the centre slot 20. A small plastic rectangular stud 22, FIG. 6 on one end of the tubular member 13 projects into the :secant shaped opening 23 (arrow) FIG. 1 of the side portion 5 and limits the axial rotation of member 13 and its rotary catch within this radius.

Furthermore, the cylindrical shaped end 21 of the base portion 1 FIG. 7 at the lipstick tube has a quarter annular shaped camming groove (shadowed area) on its inside wall into which the fingerpiece 16 of the lipstick tube 14 is arranged to project into.

If the rotary catch 12 is pressed down in a rotary sense, the camming groove guides the stud l6 and therefore the metal tube 14 with its content is caused to emergeFIG. 3 which can be withdrawn for use.

Almost simultaneously, as the rotary catch moves from the edge of the lid, the two coiled springs 11 FIG. 5 cause the lid of the powder compartment to open. The rotary catch 12 snaps back to its original position as set by the limit stop 22 within area 23 FIG. 1.

r The power for the return rotary movement of the rotary catch 12 to the latched position is provided by a suitable coiled spring 25 FIG. 1A which is slipped around the cylindrical plastic projection 26 FIG. 1a and firmly anchored at one end in the slot 30 provided for it. The other free end of the coilspring comes to rest in the groove 27 FIG. 1, la of the partial annular recess 28 of the side portion 5, which in turn is covered by a plastic cap 29.

After closing the lid of the powder compartment, the lipstick is inserted into the notched circular opening 31 of FIG. 1B of the side portion 5 and its extended member 16 comes to rest in the slot 19 of the tubular casing l3 and the camming groove area 24 FIG. 7 of the cylindrical end of the base portion 1 ready for further applications.

Although the invention has been described with some detail, such description is not intended to limit the scope of the inventive idea. I have found the vanity case to be very desirable and practical and it will be evident, that since most parts thereof are of simple mechanical nature, the articles may be manufactured on a mass production basis at relatively small cost.

I have disclosed two preferred forms of my improved vanity cases but it will nevertheless be understood, that the essential features thereof might also be incorporated in various other alternative structures. I hereby reserve my right to make such changes in the specifications and drawing as may be fairly incorporated within the spirit and scope of the invention as I claimed.

I claim:

1. In a case such as a vanity case having a receptacle for powder or the like and a hinged lid covering said receptacle, a cylindrical shaped end member secured to a side wall of said receptacle, an internal camming groove formed in an inside wall of said cylindrical end member, a rotatable tubular casing disposed in said cylindrical end member, a longitudinal slot in said rotatable casing extending completely to one end thereof for receiving a cylindrical tube adapted to hold a cosmetic stick, said cylindrical tube having stud means extending therefrom for engaging in said longitudinal slot of said rotatable tubular casing, so that rotation of said tubular casing will cause said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick therein to be rotated while said stud means is engaged in said camming groove and the resulting camming action will impart axial movement to said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick, said tubular casing having a catch mounted thereon through which rotation of said tubular casing is effected, said catch further engaging said lid whereby on rotation of said tubular casing, said catch releases said lid and said lid is capable of being opened, and on further rotation of said tubular casing, said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick is moved outwardly of said tubular casing.

2. A case as claimed in claim 1, further including spring means for rotatably biasing said tubular casing and the attached catch in a direction to hold said lid in a closed position.

3. A case as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tubular casing is provided with a slotted projection at an end thereof remote from said longitudinal slot for engaging said spring means for biasing said tubular casing, and stop means is provided on said tubular casing adjacent said slotted projection, said stop means being capable of limited travel within a semi-annular recess in an end wall of said cylindrical end member.

4. A case as claimed in claim 2 wherein said receptacle contains a'powder tray having springs mounted on the underside thereof adjacent said hinge of said lid whereby on releasing said catch said springs on said tray cause said lid to move to a partially open position by pressing said tray against said lid.

5. A case as claimed in claim 2, wherein said internal camming groove is of quarter annular shape. 

1. In a case such as a vanity case having a receptacle for powder or the like and a hinged lid covering said receptacle, a cylindrical shaped end member secured to a side wall of said receptacle, an internal camming groove formed in an inside wall of said cylindrical end member, a rotatable tubular casing disposed in said cylindrical end member, a longitudinal slot in said rotatable casing extending completely to one end thereof for receiving a cylindrical tube adapted to hold a cosmetic stick, said cylindrical tube having stud means extending therefrom for engaging in said longitudinal slot of said rotatable tubular casing, so that rotation of said tubular casing will cause said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick therein to be rotated while said stud means is engaged in said camming groove and the resulting camming action will impart axial movement to said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick, said tubular casing having a catch mounted thereon through which rotation of said tubular casing is effected, said catch further engaging said lid whereby on rotation of said tubular casing, said catch releases said lid and said lid is capable of being opened, and on further rotation of said tubular casing, said cylindrical tube and cosmetic stick is moved outwardly of said tubular casing.
 2. A case as claimed in claim 1, further including spring means for rotatably biasing said tubular casing and the attached catch in a direction to hold said lid in a closed position.
 3. A case as claimed in claim 2 wherein said tubular casing is provided with a slotted projection at an end thereof remote from said longitudinal slot for engaging said spring means for biasing said tubular casing, and stop means is provided on said tubular casing adjacent said slotted projection, said stop means being capable of limited travel within a semi-annular recess in an end wall of said cylindrical end member.
 4. A case as claimed in claim 2 wherein said receptacle contains a powder tray having springs mounted on the underside thereof adjacent said hinge of said lid whereby on releasing said catch said springs on said tray cause said lid to move to a partially open position by pressing said tray against said lid.
 5. A case as claimed in claim 2, wherein said internal camming groove is of quarter annular shape. 